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10 ways to encourage your child to be grateful

Parenting approaches for raising children who feel deserving, but not entitled

Published: April 13, 2021 19:32 Last updated: June 19, 2023 14:52 Tabitha Barda, Baby & Child Editor

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Grateful kids — CULTIVATE EMPATHY: It’s in a mother’s nature to want to shield children from the realities of life, but to raise generous, kind adults, children need to be aware of how lucky they are and that other people may be suffering. Talk to them about poverty and how children live in less privileged environments. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Kids' gifts that aren't toys — PREPARE CHILDREN FOR GIFT-RECEIVING OCCASIONS: They need to learn that every present has been thought about and bought with them in mind, and while it might not be what they would have chosen, it’s special nonetheless. Image Credit: Supplied

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Mothersday — LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Express your gratitude every time someone does something for you – thank the lady at the supermarket, thank the gas attendant, thank the person holding the door open for you; children copy behaviour. Image Credit: Supplied

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